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Africa is key to solving global crises, says B20 SA leader

Anthony Costa says the continent has a seat at the table to share solutions for growing regional trade

Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

Burkina Faso military accused of killing over 100 civilians in 'massacre'

More jihadist attacks were reported over the weekend, said to have led to dozens of casualties.

Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

Bindi Irwin was rushed to hospital for appendix surgery. But what is appendicitis?

Appendicitis is more common in children and young people. Here are the symptoms to look out for.

Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Nigeria: Arms Worth Trillions of Naira Seized In Boko Haram's Insurgency

[Daily Trust] A member of the House of Representatives, Yusuf Gagdi (APC, Plateau), has claimed that over the years, Boko Haram insurgents carted away arms worth trillions of naira in their attacks on military formations in the North East.

Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Somalia: Seven Passenger Vehicles Hijacked in Central Somalia, Over 130 People Abducted

[Shabelle] Jowhar, Somalia -- Armed assailants hijacked seven passenger vehicles traveling from Mogadishu to Gaalkacyo over the weekend, abducting more than 130 people in Somalia's Middle Shabelle region, a local transport official said on Monday.

Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Bangladesh’s Interim Government Bans Awami League

This is not the first time the AL is facing political extinction. Can it survive this blow as it did several times in the past?

Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Poland accuses Russia of orchestrating arson attack on Warsaw shopping centre

Polish Foreign Minister RadosΕ‚aw Sikorski said the country would close the Russian consulate in Krakow in response.

Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

The carbon footprint of EU's defence spurge

How should climate activists respond to Europe’s embrace of a β€˜security’ emergency that has completely displaced its commitment to tackle the far bigger climate emergency? So far, the response from climate groups has been rather muted, with few statements by climate organisations and little evident public resistance.

Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

Hong Kong lawmakers slam HK$20 billion welfare property plan as β€˜failed’ policy

Government reveals only up to HK$240 million spent on five premises in five years since launch of plan.

Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Zimbabwe: Robbery Gang Pounces On Church, Gets Away With U.S.$8,000 Cash

[New Zimbabwe] DARING robbers orchestrated a movie-style US$8,000 heist after pouncing on a security guard and congregant at a church premises in Harare's Belvedere suburb.

Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

When Can Volunteers Lead?

Many nonprofit staff members serve as volunteer board members at other nonprofits. And most nonprofit boards are made up of volunteers. How can these volunteer board members lead effectively?

Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source: Nonprofit Quarterly favicon Nonprofit Quarterly

Pope Leo urges release of reporters held for β€˜seeking truth’, as Zelensky invites to Ukraine

During the pope’s first address, President Zelensky invited him to Ukraine, seeking hope amid conflict.

Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Nigeria: Benue - 159 Killed in 40 Days As Fresh Attacks Claim 23

[Daily Trust] At least 23 persons have reportedly been killed in a series of coordinated attacks across four LGAs of Benue State.

Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

A 'huge win' for bulls: Markets soar on U.S.-China deal as Wall Street sees more upside

Market watchers have labeled the new U.S.-China deal to temporarily cut tariffs "better than expected," "more workable" and even a "dream scenario."

Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Burkina Faso forces killed more than 130 civilians in March attack, Human Rights Watch says

The massacre by government forces and pro-government militias led to reprisal killings by Islamist fighters, according to the NGO.

Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Ex-Malaysia PM Mahathir warns Trump’s tariffs will hurt US: β€˜American products cannot compete’

The 99-year-old warned Trump’s tariffs will backfire, and suggested the 10-member Asean bloc can weather the storm.

Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

'Resort fees’ in the U.S. must now be disclosed. But some aren't celebrating yet

A rule requiring short-term lodging companies to disclose "junk fees" starts Monday. But cuts to two government agencies could hinder enforcement.

Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

China’s absence from talks on Ukraine shows β€˜real limits’ of its leverage, analyst says

Chinese officials said to have been β€˜anxious’ about US-Russia negotiations, but observers don’t see Washington drawing Moscow from Beijing.

Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Why India’s Northeast Frontier is More Vulnerable Than Its Western Border with Pakistan

Conflicts in the Northeast are multilayered and covert, ranging from the political and social to the environmental, and with cross-border linkages.

Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

India opens new BrahMos missile plant amid growing export demand and regional tensions

The new facility in Lucknow will produce up to 100 missiles a year and aims to strengthen India’s export capacity and military readiness.

Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

How did China’s J-10C match up to French Rafale in India-Pakistan aerial clash?

Claims that Indian-owned fighters were shot down by Pakistan’s Vigorous Dragon jets suggest significant firsts for both aircraft.

Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

China’s humanoid robot makers lack unified β€˜end-to-end’ AI system, Unitree CEO says

That system allows robots to execute general tasks, which dispenses with running separate programs for specific activities.

Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

China hero rips open door of burning car, saves injured driver moments before blast

Brave rescuer says muscle strength built up lifting heavy fertiliser bags at work allowed him to tear open door of blazing vehicle.

Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

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Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

New world of work requires new minds

Activity-based and experiential learning should be encouraged at school and tertiary institutions so that the academic curricula must align with new realities.

Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

South Africa round off CHAN 2024 qualifiers

South Africa become the final team to qualify for the 2024 African Nations Championship after beating Malawi 2-0 on Sunday to progress 2-1 on aggregate.

Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

EU Defence Commissioner calls for more integration with Ukraine defence industry

The EU needs to learn from Ukraine's battle-earned experience and work with the war-torn country to secure supply chains for critical capabilities, especially drones, the Commissioner for Defence has said.

Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Hong Kong activist loses appeal over prison letter but gets lighter sentence

Court upholds Owen Chow’s conviction for unauthorised delivery of complaint letter against prison service, but replaces jail sentence with fine.

Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

India, Pakistan and the theatre of nationalist violence

The Partition’s wound has been reopened as the rulers of the two countries resort to violence for their own ends.

Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

Cat in China holds onto window railings to escape fire

The cat only sustained burns to its fur and is in hospital for observation.

Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Ajai Sahni on India’s Military Strikes on Pakistan

Covert operations are β€œfar more effective in weakening the terrorist infrastructure and enterprise in Pakistan, but only if they cover the full spectrum of covert instrumentalities available.”

Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Nepal: Ensure Credible Transitional Justice Appointments

Click to expand Image Nepalese human rights activists and relatives point to photographs of disappeared persons at an event to mark the International Day of the Disappeared, in Kathmandu, August 30, 2011. 2011 AP Photo/Niranjan Shrestha (Geneva) – TheNepal government should urgently heed the demands of conflict victims and amend the process for appointing commissioners to the country’s two transitional justice bodies,...

Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source: Human Rights Watch favicon Human Rights Watch

China’s first Corgi police dog causes stir after snatching sausage from child while on duty

While Fuzai has participated in major events like the Weifang International Kite Festival and gained over 400,000 followers online, his career has been marked by playful mishaps.

Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Saudi Arabian oil giant Aramco takes hit due to lagging oil prices

Saudi Arabia has also pledged to invest hundreds of billions in the US over the course of Donald Trump's second term.

Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Millennial entrepreneur raised $2 million for a money-saving app for immigrants

Nina Mohanty, a 32-year-old fintech entrepreneur, says Bloom Money is a "fight for a more diverse formal financial system."

Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International